Since lucking into LeBron James last week, the Cleveland Cavaliers have maintained that they will not trade No. 1 pick Andrew Wiggins. Not for Kevin Love. Not for anybody.

Their stance -- coupled with Golden State's apparent decision to keep Klay Thompson out of Love discussions -- might have given the Boston Celtics a small measure of hope. Yeah, the Minnesota Timberwolves want top-shelf young talent for Love. Sure, they allegedly don't like what the Celtics can offer. But at some point, they might have looked around, noticed other offers weren't up to par, suspected Love would walk as a free agent, and called Danny Ainge to notify him they would like to reconsider. After all, Ainge still has a mountain of draft picks and the ability to provide Minnesota with salary cap relief.

Now, though, it appears Cleveland could be willing to put Wiggins on the table. According to Bob Finnan of the Ohio News-Herald, James wants Love by his side, and the Cavaliers are willing to acquiesce to The King's wishes even if it means moving Wiggins.

Added Jon Krawczynski of the Associated Press:

#TWolves have not had substantive conversations with #Cavs about Wiggins ... yet. Things seem to be picking up on multiple fronts.

This could be spin, of course. No source should be completely trusted this time of year. The Timberwolves (very possibly fibbing) continue to suggest they expect Love in training camp. All teams involved are negotiating.

But if Wiggins really is available, the Celtics' Love pursuit got even more unlikely. It might be time for Ainge to take drastic measures.

With Andrew Wiggins in the mix, time for Ainge to play his Kevin Love trump card: kidnapping.